AI cheated a woman of Rs 11 lakh by pretending to be a fake actor; Know how the script of high-tech fraud was hatched
AI Fraud, Deepfake Video Scam: Misuse of Artificial Intelligence has now become a new weapon of fraud. In Argentina, a woman was cheated of Rs 11 lakh by pretending to be a Hollywood actor. Know how this high-tech fraud was hatched.
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has transformed various sectors, its abuse is also taking place at a high pace. Recently, a case from Argentina involved a woman who was misled by means of AI, cheating her of approximately Rs 11 lakh.
In this scam, cyber criminals imitated George Clooney's face and voice and produced a deepfake video. In the fake video, "Clooney" can be seen conversing with the woman. His smile, gestures, and reactions, such as blinking, all looked like actual ones, and the woman didn't find any reason to suspect.
It began with a false Facebook account, which was said to belong to George Clooney. The lady believed that it was his real account, and they started chatting. Over the next six weeks, they exchanged video calls and messages, done in advance by artificial intelligence technology. The lady was absolutely sure of having a connection to the real George Clooney.